Veal Blanquette

Veal Blanquette

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Veal Blanquette is a classic of French cuisine. This dish involves the slow cooking of veal shoulder or breast with pearl onions, aromatic herbs, and lemon juice, all enriched by a creamy sauce made with cream and egg yolks.

Difficulty: Difficult
Cooking: 70 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Francia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Veal shoulder (or veal breast)1,000g
  • Pearl onions12
  • Flour1tablespoon
  • Butter
    Butter50g
  • Egg yolks2
  • Heavy cream2tablespoons
  • Mixed herbs1bunch
  • Wateras needed
  • Lemon (juice)as needed
  • Saltas needed
  • Freshly ground black pepperas needed

Purchasable products

  • Truffle Butter 80g - artisanal specialty

    Truffle Butter 80g - artisanal specialty

    1 product
    £ 8.61

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 11

    Cut the meat into cubes and sauté it in butter along with the pearl onions

  2. STEP 2 OF 11

    Sprinkle with flour and add enough water to cover the preparation

  3. STEP 3 OF 11

    Add the chopped herbs and season with salt and pepper

  4. STEP 4 OF 11

    Simmer over low heat for about 90 minutes

  5. STEP 5 OF 11

    Place the meat and onions in a serving dish and keep warm

  6. STEP 6 OF 11

    Beat the egg yolks with the cream

  7. STEP 7 OF 11

    Mix with lemon juice and pour into the meat's cooking liquid

  8. STEP 8 OF 11

    Bring the sauce to a boil and stir vigorously until it is thick and creamy

  9. STEP 9 OF 11

    Strain it through a fine sieve and pour it over the veal blanquette

  10. STEP 10 OF 11

    Serve immediately accompanied by rice timbales and steamed new potatoes

  11. STEP 11 OF 11

    Garnish with watercress leaves

Suggestions

  • Casserole

  • Pan

  • Whisk

General Information

Storage notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

More information

This recipe is typical of French cuisine.

Origin

Francia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)123.41
Carbohydrates (g)2.79
of which Sugars (g)2.22
Fat (g)5.63
of which Saturates (g)2.66
Protein (g)15.28
Fiber (g)0.49
Sale (g)0.03
  • Proteins
    15.28g·63%
  • Carbohydrates
    2.79g·12%
  • Fats
    5.63g·23%
  • Fibers
    0.49g·2%